Jesus of Nazareth was the messiah whose coming was foretold in the Old Testament

Jesus of Nazareth was the messiah whose coming was foretold in the Old Testament
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Linking arguments
Jesus of Nazareth was born an ordinary human and was eventually adopted by God the Father Jesus of Nazareth was an ordinary human Jesus of Nazareth had both a divine and human nature Jesus of Nazareth had distinct and separate human and divine natures Jesus of Nazareth had one unified nature consisting of separate but united human and divine aspects Jesus of Nazareth had both a divine and human nature but only one will Jesus of Nazareth had one indivisible nature Jesus had a human body and lower soul but a divine mind Jesus of Nazareth had a solely human nature The Latter-Day Saint movement is Christian

Supporting arguments

This point relies on the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This is documented in Isaiah 7:14, 9:6, 53:3-7, which tells of the coming messiah. Jesus' divinity, death and resurrection are described in the New Testament.  Related argument: The Bible is an accurate source of information. Related argument: Jesus of Nazareth died and was resurrected.

In Isaiah 53:5, the Messiah is prophesied to be "pierced" for the transgressions of mankind, which is a clear reference to the crucifixion of Jesus.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Isaiah 7:14 prophesies that the Messiah will be born of a virgin, which is reported fulfilled in Matthew 1 and Luke 1.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. The prophesy described in Micah 5:2 - that of a pin pointed at the place of his birth - is fulfilled in Luke 2:4-20.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. The Psalms prophesy the betrayal of Jesus and and the false accusations made against him. They also refer to the practice of crucifixion, which was not then known, and refers to his resurrection.  Related argument: Jesus of Nazareth died and was resurrected.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Psalm 22:16 and Zechariah 12:10 all predict that the Messiah's hands and feet will be pierced, which is fulfilled by the crucifixion of Jesus in Galatians 3:13.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Psalm 16:10 predicts that the Messiah will not decay, which is fulfilled in Acts 2:31.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. In Malachi 3:1; Psalm 118:26; Daniel 9:26; Zechariah 11:13; Haggai 2:7-9, the Messiah is prophesied to come when the Temple of Jerusalem is standing. This is fulfilled in Matthew 21:12 and elsewhere in the New Testament.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. It is predicted in Isaiah 8:14; 28:16; 49:6; 50:6; 60:3; Psalms 22:7-8; 118:22 that Jews would reject the Messiah, which was fulfilled in 1 Peter 2:7 and elsewhere in the New Testament.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1 predicts that a man of the wilderness would prepare the way for the Messiah, referring to John the Baptist in Matthew 3:1-3; 11:10; John 1:23; Luke 1:17.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Daniel 9:24-26,27 predicts the day of Jesus' revealment to Israel and his death, fulfilled in Matthew 23:37-38.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Zechariah 9:9 prophesies that the Messiah will enter Jerusalem riding a donkey, which is fulfilled in Matthew 21:5 and Luke 19:32-37.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Isaiah 29:18 predicts that the Messiah will cure blindness, which happens in Matt 9:27-31; 12:22; 20:29; Mark 8:22-26; 10:46; Luke 11:14; 18:35; John 9:1-7.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Zechariah 11:12-13 describes the price and fate of the money used to buy the betrayal of Jesus friend. This is fulfilled in the Gospel of Matthew.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Psalm 34:20; Exodus 12 predicts that the Messiah's bones will not be broken, which is described in John 19:33.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Psalm 78:2 prophesies that the Messiah will speak in parables, which is fulfilled in Matthew 13:34 and elsewhere in the New Testament.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Isaiah 50:6 predicts that the Messiah will be beaten and spit upon, which is fulfilled in 26:67; 27:26-30.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Isaiah 53:12 describes the Messiah as "numbered with the transgressors", which refers to Jesus' crucifixion among criminals in Matthew 27:38.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Psalm 22:18 describes the fate of the Messiah's clothing, which is fulfilled in John 19:23-24.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Psalm 69:21 predicts that the Messiah will be given vinegar and gall to drink, which is fulfilled in Matthew 27:34, 48.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Psalm 22:1 predicts that the Messiah will say “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”, which is fulfilled in Matthew 27:46

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Psalm 16:10 predicts that the Messiah will be raised from the dead, which is fulfilled in Acts 2:31.

This point relies on Christian doctrine. Psalm 68:18 predicts that the Messiah will ascend into heaven, which occurs in Acts 1-9.

This point relies on the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Book of Mormon, inspired by God to the prophet Joseph Smith, is additional evidence of Jesus that confirms his status as the messiah.  Related argument: The Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price are inspired scripture. Related argument: Joseph Smith was a divinely inspired prophet.

Opposing arguments

Matthew 1:23, Romans 1:3, Acts 2:30, Micah 5:2, Zechariah 9:9 and Isaiah 7:16 all describe the messiah in ways that do not apply to Jesus, who therefore could not have been the one meant to fulfill the Old Testament prophecies. 

Jesus made many incorrect statements and even contradicted himself. The true messiah would not have done so. 

According to Isaiah 2:11-17, Isaiah 40:5 and Zephaniah 3:9, the Messiah will come when the whole world worships the God of Israel. This did not occur in Jesus' time or since.  Related argument: Isaiah 2:11-17 refutes the idea that Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah foretold throughout the Old Testament.

According to Isaiah 11:9, 45:23, 66:23, Jeremiah 31:33, Zechariah 3:9, 8:23, 14:9,16, Ezekiel 38:23 and Psalm 86:9, the Messiah will come when irrefutable knowledge of God's existence spreads to everyone in the world. This did not occur in Jesus' time or since.

According to Isaiah 11:12, 27:12-13, Ezekiel 11:17, 36:24, Deuteronomy 30:3, the Messiah will be accompanied by the return of all Jews to their homeland (Israel), which has never happened.

According to Isaiah 51:11, the Messiah will be accompanied by eternal joy and gladness for Jewish people. This did not happen after Jesus.  Related argument: Isaiah 51:11 refers to the Messiah whose coming is foretold throughout the Old Testament.

According to Isaiah 52:13-53:5, after the Messiah comes, nations will recognize the evil things they have done to Israel, which has not happened since Jesus.  Related argument: Isaiah 52:13-53:5 refers to the Messiah whose coming is foretold throughout the Old Testament.

According to Zechariah 8:23, the Messiah will be accompanied by the world turning to Jews for spiritual guidance, which has not happened.  Related argument: Zechariah 8:23 refers to the Messiah whose coming is foretold throughout the Old Testament.

According to Ezekiel 39:9, the Messiah will be accompanied by the destruction of weapons of war, which has not happened.  Related argument: Ezekiel 39:9 refers to the Messiah whose coming is foretold throughout the Old Testament.

According to Ezekiel 39:9, the Messiah will be accompanied by the rise of the dead, which has not happened.

According to Numbers 1:18 and Jeremiah 33:17, the Messiah would be born of the tribe of Judah through his biological father. According to the New Testament, Jesus did not have an earthly father, and is therefore not of the tribe of Judah, and can't be the Messiah.

According to Micah 4:1, Ezekiel 40-42, Isaiah 2:2-3, Malachi 3:4, Zechariah 14:20-21, The Messiah will be accompanied by the rebuilding of the Third Temple, which has not happened.

According to Isaiah 2:4, 11:6, 60:18 Micah 4:1-4, Hosea 2:20, the Messiah will be accompanied by world peace, which has not happened.

According to Deuteronomy 13:2-7, Biblical law must not be changed, and Jesus claimed to have "fulfilled the law", thereby changing it. This makes him a false prophet.  Related argument: Jesus of Nazareth was a divinely inspired prophet.

According to Ezekiel 37:24, Deuteronomy 30:8-10, Jeremiah 31:32, Ezekiel 11:19-20, 36:26-27, the Messiah will be accompanied by all Jews observing the laws of the Torah, which has not been true at any time.

The trinitarian interpretation of the Christian God, in which Christ the Messiah is one of three divine entities, contradicts Deuteronomy 6:4, which states that God is a single being.